Free eBooks

AQHA offers a variety of free e-books for members to learn more.

Explore the free ebooks available from AQHA and download one today to start learning more about the American Quarter Horse.

February 12, 2021 | News and Publications , Healthcare and medication

Grass Founder in Horses: Founder vs. Laminitis
Lush spring pastures can be dangerous temptations for horses. Learn the signs of a foundered horses and how to help a horse live with laminitis.
June 29, 2020 | News and Publications , Get Started with Horses

American Quarter Horse Anatomy
This free downloadable e-book illustrates a Quarter Horse’s external features, muscles, organs, skeleton, feet and teeth.
June 29, 2020 | News and Publications , Get Started with Horses

American Quarter Horse Conformation Chart
Learn the structure of a horse, plus conformation standards for an American Quarter Horse, all packed into this FREE downloadable chart.
April 16, 2020 | Showing , Equestrian leisure activities

Preparing for a Horse Show When Time Is on Your Side
Work on building and strengthening the relationship between you and your horse with exercises from this free e-book.
April 08, 2020 | , Culture and Lifestyle

Color the Quarter Horses
American Quarter Horses come in so many colors! Download these FREE coloring pages for horse-loving kids.
April 02, 2020 | News and Publications , American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA)

Barn Scavenger Hunt
Looking for family-friendly outdoor activities? Download our barn scavenger hunt and start your timers.
April 02, 2020 | News and Publications , Home, barn and garden

Hens and Horses: Perfect Pasture Pals
Can chickens and horses live together? Yes! Learn how to keep hens and horses in this free, downloadable PDF e-book.
March 19, 2020 | News and Publications , American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA)

Activity Book for Horse-Loving Kids
Download this FREE horse coloring book featuring American Quarter Horse trivia, puzzles, games and drawings.
January 28, 2020 | News and Publications , Breeding and foal care

Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA): A Manageable Problem
This FREE e-book explains EVA symptoms and prevention, plus how to treat and handle exposure.
January 28, 2020 | News and Publications , Ranching

Vaquero Horse Training Tips
Learn the keys to vaquero horsemanship and the gear essential to vaquero training, including the snaffle bit, hackamore, two-rein and spade bit.
January 28, 2020 | News and Publications , English

Hunt Seat Equitation Patterns
This FREE e-book packs in 40 hunt seat equitation patterns so you can practice for your next horse show.
January 28, 2020 | News and Publications , Ranching

Martin Black Horse Training Tips
Improve the connection with your horse with this FREE e-book featuring colt-starter Martin Black.
January 17, 2020 | News and Publications , Equestrian Fitness

Guide to Eating Healthy at Horse Shows
Learn how to stay energized during long show days so you can perform at your best.
January 08, 2020 | News and Publications , Ranching

Cowboy Etiquette
Cowboy manners for roping, branding, working cattle and herding cattle.
January 08, 2020 | News and Publications , Training

Training Your Horse for a Better Relationship
Horseman Curt Pate outlines his top 10 training tips: spook proofing, catching a horse, calming a nervous horse, proper flexion, ground work, appropriate tack and much more.